The earth has tilted on its axis for fans of BBC sci-fiction show Doctor Who.

Because in the latest timey-whimey incident for the Time Lord, the show will broadcast on a Sunday night.

This is not a drill.

Corridors will be run down, monsters will be defeated by wit and not weapons, and sonic screwdrivers will be utilised on Sunday.

It leaves Saturday nights undefended by the 13th Doctor and the schedule free for Strictly Come Dancing, Casualty and other dramas.

The first episode with Jodie Whittaker in the lead role will launch on Sunday, October 7 – at a time to be announced.

It will called The Woman Who Fell to Earth.

Chris Chibnall, Showrunner said “New Doctor, new home! Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor is about to burst into Sunday nights — and make the end of the weekend so much more exciting.

"Get everybody’s homework done, sort out your Monday clothes, then grab some special Sunday night popcorn, and settle down with all of the family for Sunday night adventures across space and time. (Also, move the sofa away from the wall so parents can hide behind it during the scary bits).

"The Thirteenth Doctor is falling from the sky and it’s going to be a blast.”

Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content said: “With Chris Chibnall at the helm and Jodie Whittaker’s arrival as the new Doctor we are heralding a brand new era for the show and so it feels only right to give it a new home on Sunday nights at the heart of BBC One’s Autumn schedule. ”

Showrunner Chris Chibnall has written the first episode of the brand new series which is titled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth”. With the Doctor on her way it’s only a matter of time before viewers can enjoy being transported out of this world this autumn.